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UF student could face sexual assault charges

University Police arrested a UF student Tuesday on suspicion of sexual assault.

UF fraternity under investigation for hazing

UF's Tau Epsilon Phi Fraternity is under investigation by University Police for hazing.

Stolen purse results in arrest

A UF graduate student's purse was reported stolen from the UF veterinary medicine library Friday morning, leading to an arrest.

Police talk UF employee down from rooftop

A UF employee standing at the edge of the roof of the Dental Tower was talked down by University Police on Tuesday afternoon.

Police expect few problems over long weekend

Despite a packed schedule this weekend, both Gainesville and University police say they don't expect problems this Homecoming.

UPD arrests UF student in possession of Ecstasy pills

A UF student was arrested Wednesday after police found 153 grams of Ecstasy pills in his Hume Hall dorm room.

Man arrested for carrying gun on campus

University Police Department officers arrested a man on campus Wednesday who they reported was carrying a gun.

UF student attacked near Century Tower

A UF student was attacked Saturday just after midnight near Century Tower, according to University Police.

GPD, sheriff's office crack down on alcohol violations for LSU weekend

Gainesville Police and the Alachua County Sheriff's Office will join University Police in buckling down on alcohol violations on Friday.

Drinking policy should apply to everyone

As a recent alumna coming back to UF to tailgate, I was caught off guard by a new campus rule. While playing beer pong with friends, we were accosted by two members of the University Police Department who said we had to break up the game immediately, wrote down all our names, took our pictures and said if we were caught again they could arrest us for trespassing.

UPD investigates case of student stalking

A Titusville police officer is being investigated by University Police on charges of stalking a UF student.

UF making changes one year after Taser incident

One year ago today, then-UF telecommunication senior and former Alligator columnist Andrew Meyer was shot with a Taser gun after questioning former presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry at an on-campus town hall forum.

Shock Value: Happy Anniversary, Tasergate

Admittedly, we don't have the best memories.

UF student arrested in connection with knife–pulling

UPDATE:Max Bornstein was found innocent of all charges, and his official record has been sealed. In legal view, this episode never occurred.

Water gun in Reitz parking garage sets off police search

The Reitz Union parking garage was briefly closed Friday afternoon after a gun scare, which turned out to be caused by a water gun.

UF says we make better runners than fighters

Throughout our precious years of existence, we have learned to appreciate the concept of self-preservation. Pain sucks, and that's that. There's no reason why protecting ourselves shouldn't be at the top of our list of personal priorities.

UPD prepares staff for campus shooting situations

Professor Liviu Librescu chose to stand up to the Virginia Tech gunman that went on a shooting rampage in one of the school's lecture halls in April 2007.

Local law enforcement agencies adjust to rising gas prices

With gas prices reaching record heights, Gainesville law enforcement agencies are reacting to skyrocketing expenditures with moderation and responsible cost cutting.

UPD jurisdiction

Court confines UPD traffic stops to on–campus roads

University Police Department officers are no longer allowed to make stops for traffic violations on roads bordering campus, such as University Avenue and 13th Street, according to a local court's recent ruling.